Skegness Infant Academy

Admissions

Admissions to the Skegness Infant Academy

The Skegness Infant Academy provides for the needs of children within the 3 to 7 age range who live in Skegness and the surrounding areas. Pupils will be admitted at the age of 3+ without reference to ability or aptitude using the criteria set out in this policy. Admission to our Academy is not dependent on any ‘voluntary’ contribution.

Admissions Numbers

90 for pupils in Reception Year

For admissions to Reception, in the year preceeding admission, parents should apply using the Lincolnshire County Council’s Admission process. For entry in September 2018, applications forms must be completed and returned direct to the County Council by midday on 15 January 2018. You are able to apply from 13 November 2017.

Click here to apply on-line or contact the Admissions Team on 01522 782030 (8.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday).

Appeals

There is right of appeal to an Independent Appeals Panel for unsuccessful applicants relating to admissions at age 5 (statutory school age) or above. Appeals should be made, in writing to the Academy, within twenty (20) school days of the date of refusal. For further information on appeals, please contact the Education Team at Lincolnshire County Council on 01522 782030.

Please be aware that the regulations under Section I of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 limit the size of an infant class (a class in which the majority of children will reach the age of 5, 6 or 7 during the school year) to 30 pupils per class teacher.Admissions over this limit are only permitted in very limited circumstances.

If you have any queries regarding your child’s admission, please contact us at the Academy on 01754 762059.